1969 AMC SC/Rambler
Was a result of a collaboration between AMC's Walt Czamecki and
Dave Landrith from Hurst Performance Research.
On February 13, 1969, AMC had a press release, announcing the partnership deal with Hurst Performance.
The heart of the SC/Rambler was the 390 V-8.
It's 315 HP peak came on relatively early at 4600 RPM,
but there was a barrel full of low-end torque, at 425 lb-ft @3200 RPM.
For a high performance engine, the compression was somewhat mild at 10.2 -1 with flat top pistons.
Atop the cast iron dual-plane high rise intake manifold, was a
Carter AFB (625 CFM) with 1.44" primaries and 1.69" secondaries.
Log-style exhaust manifolds dumped to 2.25" dual-exhaust with
genuine Thrush glass-packs and chrome angle-tipped exhaust tips.
While AMC didn't offer any other engine choices for the SC/Rambler,
dealers could direct buyers to the Group 19 parts book.
The Borg-Warner T-10 (Close-ratio) was the cars only transmission, fitted with
a Hurst Competition/Plus shifter with Hurst linkage, and Hurst 'T' handle.
The rear-end was a Dana 20 unit, fitted with 3.54 gears and a
Twin-Grip limited slip differential. Heavy-duty universal joints were installed,
to help spin the power.
The SC/Rambler utilized the same unit body as the Rogue, but to handle
the 390's torque, additional frame mounts were fitted to accept
the AMX's torque-links.
Up front, the SC/Rambler utilized an independent front suspension with
unequal length upper and lower control arms, coil springs and
tubular shocks, as well as a large stabilizer bar.
At the rear, the live axle was mounted to semi-elliptical leaf springs and
torque-links. The left shock was staggered to control wheel hop.
Mounting-plates were welded to the frame for this specific suspension
design.
Inside the SC/Rambler, a charcoal vinyl split-bench seat with
red/white/blue striped head-rests was up front. A three-spoke steering wheel
with a plastic wood grain rim greeted the driver.
A huge Sun S635 8000 RPM Tachometer was strapped to the
steering column.
Initially, only 500 were to be produced. These 'first' 500 were painted Bright White with Bright Red flanks,
a wide Bright Blue stripe on the deck-lid and roof, and Bright Blue wheels.
This was known as the 'A' paint scheme. On the hood was the
'Mail Box' hood scoop. Just in case no one noticed it, a large
blue arrow pointed directly where the cold air was headed was
painted on the hood, red lettered '390 Cu. In' was the engine call-out
in between the blue arrow, and red lettered 'AIR' was placed on the hood scoop.
Paint Scheme 'A'
